On Monday (Jan 5, 2026), China’s Vice President Han Zheng welcomed former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien in Beijing, marking a fresh push for stronger China-Canada ties 🌏🤝.
During the meeting, Han Zheng praised Chrétien’s long-standing efforts to boost cooperation between the two sides. He highlighted last October’s successful meeting in the Republic of Korea between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Mark Carney, calling it a game-changer that laid out a strategic roadmap for next-level collaboration.
‘We share broad common interests and huge opportunities for tech, green energy, education exchanges, and more,’ Han noted. ‘China is ready to work with Canada on an equal, respectful basis to build healthy, stable and sustainable relations.’
Chrétien echoed the upbeat vibe, pointing out how complementary both economies are and the bright prospects for joint projects—from clean tech to digital startups 🚀. He also reaffirmed his support for nurturing a lasting, positive partnership.
For young pros and students across South Asia and Southeast Asia, smoother China-Canada ties could mean new internships, joint research grants, and easier travel for cultural exchange. Stay tuned as this friendship unfolds! ✈️📚
Reference(s):
Chines VP Han Zheng meets with former Canadian PM Jean Chrétien
cgtn.com
